I don't think so, but it might be easier to pop the rad out first. The cond. sits in front of the raditater. Taking the hood off would definitely make it easier, but then re-installing th hood, and getting it adjusted correctly is a big pita...

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Torch Red with black interior
originally L48 built to push around 360hp

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I agree with Joel. You should be able to work around radiator, but taking the hood off will make it easier. What I do is put marks around the hood brackets to get them close to where they were when removed.

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